Sunday, February 11, 2007

Movie Review: Black Friday

It was worth the long wait. Black Friday is an absolute gem. Anurag Kashyap brings you the story of the Bombay Bomb Blasts in a way that leaves you touched, angry, ashamed, hopeful, proud, scared and happy all at the same time. The movie, in a serious documentary style, covers the reasons - the Babri demolition and the riots, the planning of the blasts, the blasts themselves, the arrests, the interrogations, the break throughs and the plight of the pawns and their families in the conspiracy. From the gallis and dance bars of Mumbai, to the gleaming skyscrapers of Dubai and the training camps of Pakistan, from the filth of Mumbai's slums to the dungeons of the interrogation rooms, Black Friday brings you an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Kaykay as Rakesh Maria, the officer who almost single-handedly cracked the case, is very inspirational in his role. The score by Indian Ocean is fantastic, and adds tremendously to the experience. The cinematography and screenplay is brilliant, and inspite of the complexity and depth of the conspiracy, keeps you in its grip.

Bear in mind, though... the movie is not for the weak hearted or the super-sensitive and can leave you feeling really shaken.

1 comment:

Harsha Kumar said...

I was shaken actually! But then again, that's the intent right?? Its gotta make you think! Its gotta move you!

The movie is done beautifully! Covered so much in a very less time and at no point, did I feel like I was getting too much information! Very well compiled!

Every character was flawless.. People who were being interrogated, the way they were interrogated, the tactics that the police applies.. All of it, well detailed and yet, ironically, concise enough! Above all, realistic!

And the movie hands out a fair amount of laughs too! Surprisingly!
I was actually prepared to get real depressed at the end! But I liked the way, it sort of mellowed down towards the end, giving you enough time to revive yourself!

Always been an Indian Ocean fan! The background score was interesting and put in just the right places!

Overall, Brilliantly Done!